Explore the Antarctic Peninsula The most classic of all Antarctica cruises
One of the world's most pristine wilderness areas Explore from the finest expedition vessels available
Get up close & personal See wildlife found nowhere else in the world
Arouse your sense of discovery
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Experience nature like never before
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
This is the most popular and classic of all Antarctica cruises. Typically 10 to 12 days in length, these programs allow you to have a full Antarctica experience in a relatively compact time frame. See below for ships that offer Antarctic Peninsula programs and please contact us to speak with one of our Antarctic specialists.
Key Things to Know for Antarctic Peninsula Trips:
Accessible: The Peninsula is relatively easy to reach from Patagonia (just under two days over the Drake Passage), and there are a variety of options for cruise lengths and ship styles.
Top Highlights: Deception Island, a place that lives up to its name: the frozen surface hides the geothermic heat of a volcano, creating steaming hot springs in the icy landscape. Paradise Bay, a mirror-like harbor filled with floating ice caps and home to Gentoo penguins and humpback whales. The Lemaire Channel, gateway to the far south Antarctic Peninsula: a spartan, icy wilderness that shelters Orca, humpback, and minke whales.
A variety of wildlife: This is an excellent area for spotting penguins, seals, whales, and sea birds.
Premium Expedition Vessels
These vessels provide very comfortable surroundings and first-class service while maintaining the feel of a ship that is designed for expedition cruising.
Greg Mortimer
A Newly Launched Modern Purpose-Built Expedition Vessel
Days: 11-23 | From: $12,395/per person
Magellan Explorer
A New & Modern Expedition Vessel
Days: 8, 10, & 17 | From: $14,995/per person
Hondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
Days: 13-23 | From: $9,700/per person
Sea Spirit
Luxuriously Appointed, With Spacious Suites and Great Value - A Traveler Favorite
Days: 11-23 | From: $8,895/per person
World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy modern expedition ship
Days: 8-20 | From: $14,995/per person
Ultramarine
An ultra-inspiring Polar expedition ship
Days: 11-23 | From: $11,876/per person
Ocean Albatros
Arctic and Antarctic cruises on a new eco-friendly, top-of-the-line luxury vessel
Days: 9 to 19 | From: $8,590
Sylvia Earle
A new, modern polar expedition vessel with extensive amenities
Days: 9-24 | From: $13,095/per person
National Geographic Explorer
A uniquely equipped ice-strengthened vessel
Days: 12 - 35 | From: $15,840/per person
Ocean Victory
A new expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters
Days: 10 or 19 | From: $7,985
Seaventure
A World-Class Small Ship Experience
Days: 13-33 | From: $9,675/per person
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Private: Janssonius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
Days: 10-23 | From: $5,950/per person
Expedition Vessels
These are more utilitarian vessels that are built for expedition cruising and provide good service with comfortable but basic accommodations.
Ocean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class
Days: 8-20 | From: $8,495/per person
Ocean Endeavour
A Comfortable, Well-Appointed Small Expedition Ship
Days: 11-21 | From: $8,499/per person
Plancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character
Days: 11-20 | From: $9,450/per person
Ushuaia
An ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel originally built for NOAA
Days: 10-20 | From: $6,140/per person
Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
Days: 11-21 | From: $10,700/per person
Ocean Nova
A modern & comfortable expedition vessel
Days: 8 & 10 | From: $13,595/per person
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